A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Jan 26, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 26, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
45 Cosponsors (44 Democrats, 1 Independent)
H.R. 51
(same title)
Passed House (Senate next) — Apr 22, 2021
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Carper Reiterates Call for D.C. Statehood After Senate Committee Advances D.C. Judges”
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Sen. Thomas Carper [D-DE]
(Sponsor)
on Oct 7, 2021
“Norton Introduces Resolution Honoring D.C. Veterans, Who Served Their Nation Despite Being Denied Voting Representation in Congress and Full Home Rule”
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Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC]
on Nov 9, 2021
“Norton Resolution Recognizes D.C. Servicemembers in Advance of Memorial Day”
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Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC]
on May 27, 2021
History
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May 25, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1278 (115th). |
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Feb 28, 2019
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 631 (116th). |
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Jan 26, 2021
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
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Apr 22, 2021
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Companion Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 51, possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 51. |
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Jun 22, 2021
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Considered by Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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S. 51 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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